2+ week, 4+ day ago   (268+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. — Five professionals representing businesses and organizations across Kentucky have been named finalists for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes emerging professionals for leadership, innovation, career accomplishments and service to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (421+ words) The Fifth District's composite manufacturing reading beat last month but fell well short of consensus, signaling a sector that's improving in slow motion The Richmond Federal Reserve’s composite manufacturing index for July 2026 came in at 5, up one point from June’s…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (376+ words) Indiana-based metal fabricator J.M. Hutton & Co. plans a $6.25 million expansion in Richmond that is expected to create up to 37 jobs by the end of 2029. According to a community announcement, the investment will add a truck cab production line and expand manufacturing…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (119+ words) Still sticky with scattered storms for some.. Thousands come out for the 2025 Kentucky State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (WDRB image) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Hiring is underway for this year's Kentucky State Fair. Positions include gate attendants, set-up crew, maintenance, guest…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (100+ words) PADUCAH — Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. The event will take place at the KCC, located at 416 S. Sixth St., Paducah, KY 42003. KCC plans to host Wise…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (935+ words) RICHMOND — Chevron’s Richmond refinery is approaching a major pollution-rule deadline, while tens of millions of dollars tied to refinery violations are about to be steered into local air-quality and health projects. But days after environmental justice groups marched to the…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (573+ words) The Virginia Beach-based foundation services company, founded 10 years ago, plans to hire 5,000 more employees — including nearly 1,000 in leadership roles — over the next five years. Groundworks founder and executive chairman Matt Malone said the industry is going to need to bring…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (473+ words) WSLS Buy a Happy Meal, Help a Family: McDonald’s Launches “Happy Meals for the House” in Southwest Virginia Are special election ads getting more fearful? Local political expert weighs in Martinsville city council releases forensic audit into city finances, report…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (400+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — University of Kentucky seniors are facing a challenging job market as graduation approaches in one month. The economic challenges experienced across the country are landing on the doorstep of off-campus apartments and homes near the university. Nicole…...